October 27, 2001

The emotional water sign influence will help us sort through our feelings and read the messages others send unconsciously. Mars enters Aquarius, which could diffuse our focus when it comes to getting things done. A few simple tasks may take more emotional energy than they should. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment – remain positive.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Playing games isn’t so bad. It queues you in on how you really feel about people and where your true boundaries lie. Make an effort to include friends and family in your weekend plans. You are a comfort to the lonely or sick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Place an order early to ensure timely delivery. Don’t agonize over every little word you say to your mate. The big picture counts more than the small one. Be sure to use what you are entitled to, or opportunities will drift away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are charming and sweet – no wonder people can’t resist you. New liaisons are scary, but they are worth the problems. Move on when it comes to tired relationships. Find a more challenging environment. You deserve to be happy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Think about your long-term pursuits today, especially if it has to do with love. You’ll be extremely persuasive in the afternoon. Resolve a family dispute by having a contest. An intimate discussion will clear the air tonight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Attack a challenging project head-on, just to prove you can do it. Compensate others fairly for their efforts; it will soon boomerang to you. Children will behave when you enforce rules. Make a new, more reasonable goal before the day is over.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 27). You are rich in so many ways. New sources of income are featured in the next two months. A love commitment will become official within the next three weeks. A Sagittarius or Leo is your lucky love match. Your career plans will be delayed in February, but it will take a turn for the better by springtime. You’ll have the means to buy a new car in June. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 24, 31, 5 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A casual acquaintance can be very helpful in finding a better living situation for you; it might include a job relocation. Help will also be available through organizations. Go on a hot date with a Taurus or Scorpio.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Self-worth shouldn’t be based on what you own. Still, a large purchase may be irresistible, and you’ll feel darned good about yourself. Your love life will pick up when you attend a show or find another way to inspire yourself creatively.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have as many chances as you need to reach a personal goal, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t get it on the first try. Make adjustments, though – it’s silly to expect different results from the same actions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Getting a diet makeover will boost your energy. Don’t get involved with a groups that aren’t what they say they are; do plenty of research. Study the background of a new project now to save yourself time in the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Make sure you know your competitor is – a romantic rival could appear out of nowhere. You’ll find strength through job-related alliances. Get all promises in writing, as personal are unbelievably overenthusiastic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Major decisions hang in the balance. It’s a good thing your instincts are so well-honed. An old friendship or love relationship can bring financial benefits or career help. Use your professional and personal connections to advance yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Romance can survive a temporary separation if you relax and trust each other. Feeling frustrated could mean that your emotions are extremely unstable. Take a walk, and talk to people who think different than you.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a very confused Scorpio who’s in love with a Pisces. My birthday is Oct. 27, 1974, and his is March 9, 1974. We have talked about our feelings. We love each other. He had a girlfriend before we met, and they are still together. Even though they fight all the time, he says he just can’t hurt her by breaking up with her. Also, our reputations would suffer, as we all hang out in the same crowd. I admire his loyalty, but I’m miserable just being his friend. We talk every day, and he’s very jealous of the guys I date. What is going to happen to us? I can’t ignore this anymore. Any advice?"

Your charts are very compatible, and you may end up together in the long run. Your nature, as a passionate Scorpio with a devoted Pisces moon, is extremely sensitive and quite possessive, though you have planetary influence from tolerant Libra. He is somewhat more detached, with his analytical Virgo moon, and I’d listen to him if I were you, as he is trying to protect your social position by refusing to let you play the role of the "other woman." Your Libran Venus and Mars show that you would be miserable if the crowd turned on you for breaking up your friend’s relationship. With tie, you may very well find fulfillment of your wishes for this love interest. In the meantime, trust his judgment when he tells you to wait. His chart shows he’s honest and would not lead you on or lead you astray.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dennis Miller has made a career out of Scorpio’s biting wit. Born under a perfectionist Virgo moon, some of Miller’s humor stems from constant self-examination. The Virgo moon can be self-critical, but on the bright side, it always pushes a person to improve. Three Libran luminaries in Miller’s birth chart point to a personal nature. Libran influence is highly artistic, revealing latent talents that he will likely highlight later in life.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson